Which of the Following Is the Strongest Acid

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the strongest acid?

• A)acetic acid, K_a = 1.8 × 10^-5
• B)nitrous acid, K_a = 4.5 × 10^-4
• C)hydrogen peroxide, K_a = 2.4 × 10^-12
• D)hypochlorous acid, K_a = 3.5 × 10^-8

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